Cameron, writes:
Cindy, how long should I stop drinking to get rid of my dependence?

Cindy, writes:
Cameron, when you have just stopped drinking, you think about it often, but those thoughts will stop gradually. It is hard to say how long it takes. People who drink a lot get used to alcohol. They need more each time to still feel the effects. To stop drinking breaks off that habituation, but if you start drinking again, you redevelop it very quickly.

Lisa, writes:
Cindy, I recently learned that my daughter is addicted to Cocaine. What is an effective treatment?

Cindy, writes:
Lisa, residential treatment programs with planned lengths of stay offer the best alternative to those in need of treatment for cocaine addiction. These programs are often comprehensive, in that they focus on therapy and re-socialization.

Prescription Drugs

A Delaware man was indicted for drugging and raping a child. The police report states that he gave the child bath salts on several occasions, with the intention of having sexual contact with this child.

Celebrities

Before he entered treatment in December of 2005, actor Colin Farrell feared that drinking and drugging helped him to be a better actor. According to AZCentral.com, Colin admits that he once believed that his substance abuse was pivotal to his career. He said, “I was terrified of being sober because, I’m not saying I was [...]